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News

Beached Whale in Anchorage

Enamored by stranded whale, Alaskans make the trek to visit its carcass

Updated: 19 minutes ago
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By John Thompson
A fin whale that washed up on a beach near the Coastal Trail in Anchorage continues to draw crowds of curious spectators.

News

AWWU works year-round to ensure that hydrants are in proper operation and ready in case first...

How removing snow from fire hydrants is helping first responders

Updated: 42 minutes ago
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By Georgina Fernandez
As snowfall continues to accumulate throughout Anchorage, the city’s water and wastewater utility is asking that residents grab a shovel and help clear their neighborhood fire hydrants.

Consumer

The Port of Alaska will undergo a $2 billion renovation over the next 10 years

With Port of Alaska tariffs rising, consumers may see slightly higher prices on goods statewide

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Quinn White
The cost of shipping goods to Alaska is expected to rise in the new year due to increasing tariffs at the Port of Alaska.

News

Wasilla teenager Alena Toennis.

‘I feel like the system failed her’: family of Wasilla teen found dead speaks out

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Jonson Kuhn
The family of a teenager who was found dead early Friday morning on a powerline trail in Wasilla is now sharing more information in the hopes it will shed light on a problem they say is all too common for troubled youth.

Election Results

Program helps Alaska Natives get their voices heard on Election Day

Ranked-choice voting repeal margin shrinks to 45 votes

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Joey Klecka
The margin of victory for a ballot measure looking to repeal Alaska’s ranked-choice voting system shrunk to a mere 45 votes Tuesday.

News

The Anchorage Water and Wastewater Utility is asking customers to test their pipes for lead

Anchorage homeowners asked to test their pipes for lead

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Lauren Maxwell
AWWU is asking customers to test their pipes for lead and fill out an online survey

Politics

Alaska's Political Pipeline

Alaska’s Political Pipeline: The latest from D.C. and the election results in Alaska

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Tracy Sinclare
The latest election results as well as an in-depth discussion with National Correspondent Peter Zampa.

News

The move is expected in fall 2025.

Fairbanks auto, aviation collections combine into transportation museum

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Alex Bengel
The Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum is planning to combine its collection with the Pioneer Air Museum to create a larger Fairbanks transportation museum.

News

1 dead in rollover crash along Glenn Hwy

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Nolin Ainsworth
A man driving Monday morning on a remote stretch of the Glenn Highway died following a rollover crash, according to Alaska State Troopers.

News

A State of Emergency has been implemented in Point Hope due to harsh weather in the area.

Harsh winter weather triggers state of emergency for Point Hope

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Hannah Lee and Joe Allgood
A State of Emergency has been implemented in Point Hope due to inclement weather.
7 Day Forecast
7 Day Forecast

News

Investigate TV: Holiday car thefts

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Tracy Sinclare
National Investigative Reporter Branden Keefe looks at police reports from 30 different airports to look at trends in car thefts.

News

Ten women were recognized at the YWCA Women of Achievement Awards in Anchorage on Nov. 18.

YWCA recognizes Alaska’s women leaders at annual awards ceremony

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Quinn White
YWCA Alaska hosted its 35th annual Women of Achievement Awards in Anchorage on Monday, celebrating those who have lived up to YWCA Alaska's mission of empowering women, combating racism, and promoting social justice.

News

The station finds itself operating with 31 staff members out of a budgeted staff of 39.

Fairbanks Police Department expects new officers amid staffing shortage

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Alex Bengel
The Fairbanks Police Department finds itself operating with 31 staff members out of a budgeted staff of 39, but is looking forward to a series of new officer hires.

News

A heavy police presence has closed a block of a Muldoon neighborhood Monday night.

Muldoon area SWAT presence briefly closes residential street

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Joey Klecka
A person was taken into police custody after a heavy SWAT team situation closed a block of a Muldoon neighborhood Monday night.

News

Newly-elected Fairbanks North Star Borough Mayor Grier Hopkins takes the mayor's chair at his...

Fairbanks Borough staffing shortages disrupting some operations, report says

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Patrick Gilchrist
A transition report obtained by Alaska’s News Source suggests the new mayor of the Fairbanks North Star Borough will be faced with continued staffing shortages in multiple borough departments.

Education

The Anchorage School District logo

ASD will not change high school bell schedules next school year

Updated: 24 hours ago
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By Casandra Mancl
The Anchorage School District has delayed changing the bell schedule for high school students next fall, according to a letter to families Monday.

Education

On Monday, Anchorage School District hosted its last day of community conversation meetings...

ASD holds last community conversation over proposed school closings

Updated: Nov. 18, 2024 at 8:01 PM AKST
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By Georgina Fernandez
On Monday, the Anchorage School District hosted its final opportunity for student families to meet and ask questions regarding the district’s proposal to cut, combine, or repurpose seven of its schools.

Capitol Christmas Tree

The Capitol Christmas Tree in Altoona, Iowa

Just a few hundred miles to go: Capitol Christmas Tree getting closer to D.C.

Updated: Nov. 18, 2024 at 7:37 PM AKST
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By Lauren Maxwell
The Capitol Christmas Tree toured the Midwest over the weekend and has now reached Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

News

City Hall, in Anchorage, Alaska, is seen in an undated image.

Revised alcohol tax budget could be spent to stop child, sexual abuse and domestic violence

Updated: Nov. 18, 2024 at 7:06 PM AKST
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By Georgina Fernandez
The LaFrance administration is preparing is move forward with a revised proposed alcohol tax spending plan that will bring back funding for certain programs.

News

A sample ballot of what ranked choice voting will look like in Alaska.

Ballot measure to repeal ranked-choice voting now failing

Updated: Nov. 18, 2024 at 6:33 PM AKST
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By Joey Klecka
he state’s ballot measure to get rid of ranked-choice voting in Alaska is now failing after additional ballots were counted.

News

Nick Begich at the Make It Monday forum in Anchorage on Oct. 21, 2024.

‘I’d wait for the state’: Alaskans react to Begich declaring victory in U.S. House race

Updated: Nov. 18, 2024 at 6:08 PM AKST
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By Steve Kirch
With nearly 4,000 absentee ballots processed Monday, Alaskans are reacting to Republican House candidate Nick Begich III, endorsed by President-Elect Donald Trump, declaring victory over Democrat incumbent Rep. Mary Peltola this weekend.

News

A Fort Wainwright Soldier plays a video game in the new Warrior Zone GameLab.

Fort Wainwright opens new esports gaming center for soldiers

Updated: Nov. 18, 2024 at 5:20 PM AKST
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By Adrian Peterson
A new Esports center at Fort Wainwright is bringing hopes of increased communication, comradery and competition across installations.

News

Beached Fin Whale

Fin whale found washed up on beach near Coastal Trail

Updated: Nov. 18, 2024 at 4:51 PM AKST
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By John Thompson
A nearly 50-foot-long fin whale has washed up on a beach near the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail in West Anchorage.

News

Wasilla teenager Alena Toennis.

Teen found dead on Wasilla powerline trail

Updated: Nov. 18, 2024 at 4:07 PM AKST
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By Makayla Clark and Jonson Kuhn
A teenager was found dead on a powerline trail in Wasilla, according to Alaska State Troopers.

News

Weather damages Tackle Shack Co., other nearby buildings

Homer mayor declares local emergency for damaging surf, wind along Homer spit

Updated: Nov. 18, 2024 at 3:42 PM AKST
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By Makayla Clark
The extent of the damage to the Homer Spit is revealing itself after this weekend’s strong wind caused big waves and erosion, resulting in periodic closures of homer spit road.

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Juneau stepfather charged with murder of baby in his care

Updated: Nov. 18, 2024 at 1:50 PM AKST
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By Casandra Mancl
A man was charged and arrested for the death of a 1-month-old infant Friday, according to Juneau Police.

News

The U.S. Supreme Court Building.

Supreme Court leaves in place Alaska campaign disclosure rules voters approved in 2020

Updated: Nov. 18, 2024 at 11:38 AM AKST
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By The Associated Press
The Supreme Court on Monday left in place disclosure rules for campaign contributions that Alaska voters approved in a 2020 ballot measure.

Forecast

Wind gusts between 40 and 75  mph are expected across Southcentral Monday, dropping wind chill...

Winds ramping up across Southcentral as temperatures fall to the lowest levels this season

Updated: Nov. 18, 2024 at 8:27 AM AKST
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By Melissa Frey
Wind gusts between 40 and 75 mph are expected across Southcentral Monday, dropping wind chill values well below zero.

News

The craft fair designed to make vending accessible for people with developmental disabilities.

Hope Studios and Gallery sells handmade crafts for holiday gifts

Updated: Nov. 17, 2024 at 10:44 PM AKST
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By Olivia Nordyke
Hope Studios organized the event. It is a nonprofit that provides disability services and is based in Anchorage.

News

Rage City Roller Derby's Brewery Brawl

Brewery Brawl brings good turnout for roller derby

Updated: Nov. 17, 2024 at 9:45 PM AKST
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By Makayla Clark
The 5th annual Brewery Brawl was held Saturday was described as “roller derby live action,” and hosted by Rage City Roller Derby.

News

Several teens hurt in Kodiak beach explosion

Summary: One week after Kodiak beach party explosion

Updated: Nov. 17, 2024 at 9:04 PM AKST
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By Olivia Nordyke
A large party of teenagers on a Kodiak beach ended in an explosion. One week later, here’s a brief summary of everything that’s occurred.

News

Homer Spit after strong weekend weather

'This was substantial': Homer Spit Road open after strong weather, erosion

Updated: Nov. 17, 2024 at 8:18 PM AKST
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By Makayla Clark
Homer's harbor master said Saturday’s strong weather and waves caused significant erosion in the area between the Kevin Bell Arena and the fishing lagoon along the highway.

News

The AWCC officially unveiled the young fox that was rescued back in May, and that they would...

Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center names fox after Anchorage artist

Updated: Nov. 17, 2024 at 3:53 PM AKST
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By Joe Allgood
Anchorage Artist Amanda Rose Warren loves wildlife and loves to paint wildlife, so she was delighted to hear that the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center would be naming a recently rescued fox after her.

News

One man unaccounted for after Selawik home fire

UPDATE: Human remains found after Selawik home fire

Updated: Nov. 16, 2024 at 9:32 PM AKST
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By Makayla Clark
Troopers said multiple people were able to get out of the home, but the investigation revealed 35-year-old Lester Hingsbergen was unaccounted for.

News

Young entrepreneurs sell wares at Kids Business Fair

Young entrepreneurs make sales at kids' business fair

Updated: Nov. 16, 2024 at 8:59 PM AKST
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By Olivia Nordyke
A small market at The Workshop in Anchorage helped youngsters sell their stuff.

Capitol Christmas Tree

The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree visited the Hawkeye State on it’s trek east to Washington D.C,...

Capitol Christmas Tree stops in Iowa, Indiana on journey to D.C.

Updated: Nov. 16, 2024 at 8:52 PM AKST
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By Olivia Nordyke
The 80-foot spruce felled in Alaska was transported to the Lower 48 for a whistlestop tour across the country.

News

Celebration of Native Art

Bering Straits Native Corporation holds celebration of Alaska Native art

Updated: Nov. 16, 2024 at 8:42 PM AKST
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By Joe Allgood
The Bering Strait Native Corporation held their annual Celebration of Alaska Native Art (CONA) event Saturday.

News

Homer Spit Road closed

Homer Spit Road closed, outbound lane eroded

Updated: Nov. 16, 2024 at 8:18 PM AKST
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By Makayla Clark
Saturday winds coincided with high tide and eroded the outbound lane of the road, the Homer Volunteer Fire Department said on social media.

News

ASD holds their last in-person conversation about closing, combing, repurposing schools

ASD holds last in-person conversation about closing, combining, repurposing schools

Updated: Nov. 16, 2024 at 4:36 PM AKST
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By Joe Allgood
Anchorage School District held their last in-person “Community Conversation” to hear feedback about the idea to close, combine and repurpose some elementary schools Saturday at Bartlett High School.

News

Alaska State Troopers patch

Man missing in Western Alaska, an ATV found in river

Updated: Nov. 16, 2024 at 4:02 PM AKST
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By Makayla Clark
An ATV was found in a river under an open hole of ice

News

U.S. House candidate Nick Begich addresses a crowd of supporters at the Anchorage Downtown...

Begich claims win, ranked-choice vote numbers still pending

Updated: Nov. 16, 2024 at 2:52 PM AKST
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By Olivia Nordyke
Alaska Republican Nick Begich took to social media Saturday claiming his victory in the race for Alaska’s lone U.S. House seat.

News

(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Trump taps Chris Wright for energy secretary position

Updated: Nov. 16, 2024 at 2:35 PM AKST
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By Makayla Clark and The Associated Press
President-elect Donald Trump has named Chris Wright as the nation’s energy secretary.

Science

Pacific sleeper shark

Learning more about Alaska’s elusive Pacific sleeper shark

Updated: Nov. 15, 2024 at 10:36 PM AKST
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By Nolin Ainsworth
For a species that is often portrayed in the media as a tropical species with serious attitude, one shark defies stereotypes.

News

This year, LaFrance’s plan includes cutting the spending plan from around $21 million to...

Anchorage mayor’s proposed alcohol tax budget poised to see cuts

Updated: Nov. 15, 2024 at 9:35 PM AKST
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By Georgina Fernandez
This year, Anchorage Mayor Suzanne LaFrance’s plan includes cutting the spending plan from around $21 million to around $15 million. 

News

Students and faculty celebrated the ribbon cutting of the veterinary technology program’s new...

Mat-Su College veterinary tech program first of its kind in Alaska

Updated: Nov. 15, 2024 at 8:00 PM AKST
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By Quinn White
On Friday, Mat-Su College students and faculty celebrated the opening of the veterinary technology program’s new home on campus.

Politics

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‘They were surprising to me’: Alaska senators respond to Trump cabinet picks

Updated: Nov. 15, 2024 at 7:51 PM AKST
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By Steve Kirch
As speculation continues if there is still an energy role for Gov. Mike Dunleavy to serve in President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming administration, the governor and Alaska’s congressional delegation is reacting to Trump’s recent leadership picks.

News

Five of the victims of an explosion in Kodiak that injured at least 8 Saturday night are still...

Kodiak bonfire explosion: community prepares to welcome home teens & families

Updated: Nov. 15, 2024 at 6:15 PM AKST
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By Jonson Kuhn
The Kodiak community is preparing to welcome home some of the teens badly burned last weekend after Alaska State Troopers say another teen caused a bonfire to explode at a beach party.

Crime

Anchorage police chief Sean Case

Anchorage Police Department releases internally-conducted report on officer-involved shootings

Updated: Nov. 15, 2024 at 5:21 PM AKST
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By Olivia Nordyke
The Anchorage Police Department published a review Friday spanning the past 15 years of officer-involved shootings and a new “Use of Force" dashboard.

News

A woman was arrested at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport Tuesday night on charges...

Woman arrested on Alaska Airlines flight after hitting her husband, causing chaotic scene while intoxicated

Updated: Nov. 15, 2024 at 4:56 PM AKST
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By Casandra Mancl and Georgina Fernandez
A woman was arrested at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport Tuesday night on charges of alleged interference with flight crews on an Alaska Airlines flight from Bethel to Anchorage.

Events

Ice crystals are the building blocks of all things snow

New exhibit brings snow inside the Anchorage Museum

Updated: Nov. 15, 2024 at 4:44 PM AKST
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By Eric Sowl
Frozen Forms is a new exhibit at the Anchorage Museum that explores the science of snow through hands-on displays and two-story tall models.
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